Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Waltham Forest 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 88 schools across Waltham Forest. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

22%

Outstanding rate

74.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

39.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Yardley Primary School Primary	Outstanding	96	View school
🥈	St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	96	View school
🥉	Low Hall Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Church Hill Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Acacia Nursery Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Hawkswood Primary PRU Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	South Grove Primary School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
8.	Willow Brook Primary School Academy Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
9.	St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
10.	Barclay Primary School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
11.	Selwyn Primary School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
12.	Davies Lane Primary School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
13.	Riverley Primary School Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
14.	Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest Secondary	Outstanding	89	View school
15.	Sybourn Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
16.	Walthamstow School for Girls Secondary	Outstanding	85	View school
17.	The Winns Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
18.	Ainslie Wood Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
19.	Walthamstow Primary Academy Primary	Good	84	View school
20.	Coppermill Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Waltham Forest?

There are 88 primary & secondary schools in Waltham Forest, of which 19 (22%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Waltham Forest?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Waltham Forest is Yardley Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Waltham Forest?

Primary and secondary school applications in Waltham Forest are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Waltham Forest council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Waltham Forest?

22% of primary & secondary schools in Waltham Forest are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 89.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.